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Turn Doha into a crime scene with this self-guided Sherlock Holmes city game. Using the Loquiz app, solve puzzles, follow clues, and unravel the murder of Balthasar at your own pace.
Turn Doha into a crime scene with this self-guided Sherlock Holmes city game. Using the Loquiz app, solve puzzles, follow clues, and unravel the murder of Balthasar at your own pace.
The sun warms the Corniche as the first clue arrives on your phone: an image of a shadowed alley, a single name — Balthasar. You set off, the city’s geometry guiding you from glass towers to lanes where spices and stories rub shoulders. The game turns Doha into a crime scene and a playground; each street corner serves as a chapter, every public square a stage for digital suspects and deception.
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Operated by City Game · Doha, Doha
The sun warms the Corniche as the first clue arrives on your phone: an image of a shadowed alley, a single name — Balthasar. You set off, the city’s geometry guiding you from glass towers to lanes where spices and stories rub shoulders. The game turns Doha into a crime scene and a playground; each street corner serves as a chapter, every public square a stage for digital suspects and deception.
This self-guided Loquiz experience folds modern narrative onto Doha’s layered past — from pearl-diving settlements and camel caravans to the skyline that rose on oil and ambition. Cultural touchstones like Souq Waqif and the waterfront provide backdrop, while the city’s compact plan and recent urban renewal make for solvable walking loops rather than endless wandering.
Expect an easy-paced, story-driven two-hour adventure suitable for families, friends, or solo sleuths. Play involves photo tasks, code-cracking, and interacting with digital characters; it requires no special knowledge beyond curiosity and basic smartphone use. Practicalities are straightforward: pick a start time on your chosen date, download the Loquiz app, and bring power for your device. Summer afternoons demand early starts or a late-evening play to avoid peak heat; in cooler months the streets invite lingering between clues.
This is entertainment first, exploration second — a way to see Doha through a mystery lens while getting your steps in. Follow the instructions sent after booking, keep hydrated, and let the city offer up its secrets one solved puzzle at a time.
easy.
2 hours.
Light walking fitness — most people comfortable with 2 hours of urban walking
The game is designed to take about two hours, though players can go faster or slower depending on pace and how much time they spend exploring sites.
One ticket covers a group of 1–4 people per device; larger groups should purchase additional tickets.
Written guides are available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Dutch according to the booking information.
No — the game is self-guided and crafted for all levels; basic familiarity with smartphone apps is the only requirement.
Doha evolved from a 19th-century pearling hub into a modern capital within a century; many old souq lanes still reflect pre-oil urban patterns.
Respect busy public spaces and avoid leaving litter during play; Doha’s public areas are actively maintained, and minimizing waste helps preserve them.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The sun warms the Corniche as the first clue arrives on your phone: an image of a shadowed alley, a single name — Balthasar. You set off, the city’s geometry guiding you from glass towers to lanes where spices and stories rub shoulders. The game turns Doha into a crime scene and a playground; each street corner serves as a chapter, every public square a stage for digital suspects and deception.
The sun warms the Corniche as the first clue arrives on your phone: an image of a shadowed alley, a single name — Balthasar. You set off, the city’s geometry guiding you from glass towers to lanes where spices and stories rub shoulders. The game turns Doha into a crime scene and a playground; each street corner serves as a chapter, every public square a stage for digital suspects and deception.
This self-guided Loquiz experience folds modern narrative onto Doha’s layered past — from pearl-diving settlements and camel caravans to the skyline that rose on oil and ambition. Cultural touchstones like Souq Waqif and the waterfront provide backdrop, while the city’s compact plan and recent urban renewal make for solvable walking loops rather than endless wandering.
Expect an easy-paced, story-driven two-hour adventure suitable for families, friends, or solo sleuths. Play involves photo tasks, code-cracking, and interacting with digital characters; it requires no special knowledge beyond curiosity and basic smartphone use. Practicalities are straightforward: pick a start time on your chosen date, download the Loquiz app, and bring power for your device. Summer afternoons demand early starts or a late-evening play to avoid peak heat; in cooler months the streets invite lingering between clues.
This is entertainment first, exploration second — a way to see Doha through a mystery lens while getting your steps in. Follow the instructions sent after booking, keep hydrated, and let the city offer up its secrets one solved puzzle at a time.